- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Madikwe & Kruger Parks Safari South Africa

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Madikwe is a haven of amazing diversities. The landscape has mountainous areas, rocky hills, a perennial river, seasonal wetlands, a variety of sandy and clay areas, bushveld, Kalahari veld and savanna. The diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities in pristine landscape environments. There is a good chance of seeing the Magnificent Seven which comprises the Big Five as well as the rare and endangered wild dog and cheetah.

Tour Summary

You'll go to South Africa

You'll visit Johannesburg, Kruger NP, Timbavati NR & Sabi Sands

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury+ tour

This luxury+ tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Luxury+ lodge inside Madikwe GR	All Meals Included
4-5	Kings Camp Luxury+ lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)	All Meals Included
6-8	Leopard Hills Luxury+ lodge inside Leopard Hills GR (Sabi Sands)	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 Madikwe Private Game Reserve

Ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge is situated in the middle of Madikwe, giving visitors a huge game drive advantage over other lodges situated on the borders of the reserve and offers visitors the most amazing South African safari adventure.

Main Destination:	Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season December to January and July to August Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Kruger National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Lion Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare
Accommodation:	Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5 Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife by day and night. Experience morning and afternoon game drives with knowledgeable rangers in open vehicles. You will be served tea, coffee and biscuits on your morning game drive and drinks and canapés on your afternoon game drive. Your afternoon game drive gets back after dark, which gives you the opportunity to spot nocturnal animals with a spotlight.

Main Destination:	Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain) Wildlife in Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Leopard Common Cheetah Common Zebra Common Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Kings Camp Luxury+ lodge located inside Timbavati NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6-8 Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

The more productive times to enjoy game viewing is first thing in the morning before the heat of the day kicks in, and late afternoon as the day starts to cool down ensuring further animal movement. During the heat of the day when the animals have retreated to the shade for some respite, you get to enjoy a light lunch and time to relax around the camp, or cool off in your private plunge pool before enjoying the next round of spectacular game viewing.

Main Destination:	Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Leopard Common Cheetah Common Zebra Common Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Leopard Hills Luxury+ lodge located inside Leopard Hills GR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9 Departure Day

Depart Leopard Hills for ORT International JNB and your connecting flight back home.

Main Destination:	No major destination visited
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.